Ballads of Books

<p>Ballads of Books is a delightful collection of poems celebrating the joys of reading and the enduring allure of books. This volume first published in 1886 gathers verses that explore various aspects of book culture from the thrill of discovery to the comfort of a well-loved volume. The poems reflect on the historical significance of books their power to transport readers to different worlds and the special bond between readers and their treasured collections.</p> <p>Ideal for bibliophiles literary enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates the art of poetry Ballads of Books offers a nostalgic and affectionate look at the world of books. Its timeless themes and charming verses continue to resonate with readers today making it a cherished addition to any library.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>